MyMaine Birth
MyMaine Birth is a space where we share the real life stories of families and their unique birth experiences in the beautiful state of Maine. From our state's biggest hospitals to Birth Center Births, and home births, every birth story deserves to be heard and celebrated. Whether you are a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth, these episodes are for you.
As part of my commitment to capturing these incredible moments, I offer my services and support to families throughout the state of Maine. I also offer virtual birth coaching worldwide.
As an experienced photographer I am dedicated to capturing the beauty and emotion of this special moment in your life.
Thank you for tuning in, and I look forward to bringing you more amazing birth stories.
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Episodes
107 episodes
107. MyMaine Birth: Sarah's Precipitous Birth Story at Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine
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Season 3
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Episode 107
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34:43
106. The Power of Visualization, Katie's two EMMC Bangor, Maine Birth Stories
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Season 3
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Episode 106
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1:06:06
105. Breaking the Mold: What Nobody Tells Twin Parents (you can do it!), Molly's EMMC Bangor, Maine Birth Stories
Get 10% OFF MyAutonomous Birth, the self-paced, Online Course HEREIn this episode, we discuss:Molly's two EMMC Bangor, Maine Birth Stories&nb...
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Season 3
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Episode 105
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32:45
104. MyMaine Birth: Leigh's EMMC Bangor, Maine Birth Story
In this episode, we discuss:EMMC Bangor, Maine Birth StoryThe predictable path of birth in the system Postpartum support ….and a whole lot more!Additi...
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Season 3
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Episode 104
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26:21
103. From Fear to Power in Childbirth: Exploring the Shift, Kimberly's Maine Birth Stories
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Season 3
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Episode 103
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36:25
102. Birth Plans Gone Awry: When Your Hospital Closes, JulieAnne's Maine Birth Story & Current Pregnancy Journey
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Season 3
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Episode 102
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41:09
101. Surrendering to Birth: Katie's Powerful Wild Pregnancy and Free Birth Story
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Season 3
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Episode 101
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1:02:07
100. Birth Without Boundaries: Nicole's Maine FreeBirth Story
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Season 2
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Episode 100
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50:29
99. Embracing an Unassisted Birth: Kiley returns to share her Third Birth Story
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Season 2
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Episode 99
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32:28
98. Claiming Your Full Power: Rendalyn's Maine FreeBirth Story
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Season 2
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Episode 98
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1:09:17
97. MyMaine Birth: Dessiree shares her Maine Birth story at Mercy Hospital in Portland with care from All About Women
Imagine being told you might never have children at a young age, and then you grow up and find yourself pregnant. This is the raw and inspiring journey of Desiree, who, against odds, embarked on the path to motherhood. Join us as Desiree shares...
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Episode 97
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40:38
96. Overcoming the Unexpected: Leah's Birth Journey at Maine Medical Center in Portland
Leah's story is one of resilience, courage, and the power of hope as she navigates what she was told was a high-risk pregnancy. Despite being told from a young ages that she might not conceive due to PCOS, after a recent gastric s...
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Season 2
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Episode 96
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42:38
95. Embracing Birth Bliss: Katie's Journey to Natural Childbirth
Have you ever questioned the conventional norms of childbirth and wondered about embracing a more natural approach? Join me in this episode as we reconnect with Katie Stroud, my dear friend, inspiring fellow childbirth educator, and co-...
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Season 2
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Episode 95
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35:52
94. Adapting to Unexpected Challenges: Bekah's Maine General Hospital Birth Story
Bekah's story is an emotional journey of unexpected challenges and resilience, tracing her path from a bustling life in California to her new beginnings in Maine. After meeting her fiancé, Logan, Becca shares the ebbs and flows of her p...
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Season 2
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Episode 94
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36:12
93. Navigating a Traumatic Birth and Finding Healing: Emily’s Maine Medical Center Experience
Join me in Episode 93 of MyMaine Birth as Emily shares her raw and emotional story of navigating motherhood with her boyfriend Curtis. Discover how she found out she was pregnant while on b...
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Season 2
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Episode 93
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30:34
92. Trusting Your Choices in Childbirth: Christi's Story
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Season 2
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Episode 92
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40:12
91. Pregnancy and Postpartum during a Pandemic: Faith's Maine Birth Story with care from Coastal Women's Health in Scarborough
Welcome to Episode 91 of MyMaine Birth, I can’t believe we’re almost at 100 episodes! Thank you so much to all of you who have supported me through this really incredible journey of collecting and publishing Birth Stories from across Main...
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Season 2
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Episode 91
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49:19
90. Unlocking Pelvic Health with Dr. Emily Wilson of Pelvic Wisdom in Yarmouth, Maine
Unlock the secrets to better pelvic health with Dr. Emily Wilson of Pelvic Wisdom Physical Therapy. Emily shares her compelling journey into pelvic floor therapy, starting from an unexpected discovery during her education, to becoming a p...
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Season 2
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Episode 90
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54:21
89. Navigating a Twin Pregnancy and NICU stay, Crystal shares her Maine Medical Center Birth Story
Join me as we uncover the emotional rollercoaster of twin pregnancies and an unexpected, and coerced C-section. Crystal opens up about her scheduled C-section, exposing the fears and confusion that led to her decision and expressing her r...
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Season 2
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Episode 89
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1:00:17
88. Katie's Journey through Pregnancy after Loss
Katie's path to motherhood is fraught with heartache and hope, from the devastating loss of her first pregnancy at 16.5 weeks to enduring four more miscarriages before successfully carrying her daughter, Fiona. She shares the emotional turmoil ...
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Season 2
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Episode 88
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1:43:17
87. Capri's Journey through a Challenging Pregnancy: Bellamy's Triumphant Story
What would you do if faced with the terrifying possibility of your unborn child having severe brain and heart conditions? Capri's harrowing yet inspiring journey through her pregnancy with her son, Bellamy, offers a profound lesson in the power...
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Season 2
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Episode 87
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32:05
86. Embracing Home Birth and Hypnobirthing with Cashlyn
How do you navigate childbirth when your intuition clashes with medical advice? Join us as we welcome Cashlyn, a resilient mother of four, whose powerful experiences in advocating for natural birth methods will leave you inspired. Hear about he...
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Season 2
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Episode 86
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48:22
85. From Natural Birth Plans to Medical Emergencies: Lea's Experience
Leah shares her two birth experiences at Houlton Regional Hospital. Her first pregnancy journey is marked by a 19-hour labor, complications, and a severe tear that required reconstructive surgery. Leah also bravely recounts the terrifying...
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84. Confronting Birth Complications and PTSD: Jessica's Powerful Story
In this episode, Jessica joins me today to share her candid and powerful birth story from Northern Lights Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.Jessica opens up about discovering her pregnancy during 2020, the struggles of being labele...
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Season 2
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Episode 84
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28:16
83. Mari's Story of Pregnancy Surprises and Overcoming Obstacles
Join me this week for an eye-opening episode where Mari shares her deeply personal journey, from the shock of discovering she was pregnant just before an IUD insertion appointment, to the intense birth of her daughter, Violet, at Northern Light...
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Season 2
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Episode 83
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23:49